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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

2

Local Briefs From Weeping Water Area

Nehawka O Lundbers called to Nebraska to attend to business for a short time. WoT Kroger and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Murdoch near Weeping Water. Henry Schwarts drilled a 2 foot diameter well for F E Hadley last week hitting solid rock at twenty feet with 15 feet of water produced, Hadley calls it an excellent well. Lester Wunderlich, employed at Weeping Water for Joseph F Kreeht, visited Netowka over the weekend to see his sick father who has since improved.

O. Lundbers Nebraska Kroger Earl Murdoch Henry Schwarts F. E. Hadley Hadley Lester Wunderlich Joseph F. Kreeht Netowka Vod Mes Wundertich Edward Midkiff Nebraska City D. Ray Frans W. WH. Marks Plattsmouth Tast Lincoln Mabel FE. Reynolds Ralph Davis Vance Harris Omaha Union Hallas Bannines W. B. Banning Peter Wilhelmy Henry Ruhmanun Sherman Hathawar Ralph Pearsley Etta Bryan M.G. McCarroll Chirs Fannie Elkenbary Lineoln

Prived Golf Last Sunday in Nebraska City

Sunday afternoon the families of Frank Femow Albert Anderson Bob Wunderlich and Hernice Adams went to Nebraska City where the four men engaged in a fierce incident while the ladies attended a theatre and enjoyed a fine show.

Frank Femow Albert Anderson Bob Wunderlich Hernice Adams Nebraska City

Visit to old home sparks family gathering at Ashurn site

Gilbert Béniainds and families visited Nomonhally and the home of Elijah Ed Monde, uncle of Gilbert, for a reunion. The party enjoyed a pleasant afternoon at the old house and shared stories about former days, preserving family ties.

Gilbert Béniainds Nomonhally Ore Elijah Edmonde Gilbert Nose Ashurn

Boys Take Camp Trip From Lincoln With Group

Clifford Trotter and Mrs Melvin Sturm chaperoned a group to a Boy Scout camp in Lincoln on Sunday. The party included Jimmie Sturm West Lox Billy Kreecet Monsld Opp Robert Trottier and a janitor. They plan to stay a week at the camp with several other attendees.

Clifford Trotter Melvin Sturm Tix Bers Lincoln Westlox Stee Pilly Kreecet Jimmie Sturm Monsld Opp Robert Trottier Laind

Visit to Patient at Hospital Pages Family Friends

A visit to Mr. Fo baek at the hospital occurred last Sunday. Mrs. Massie and her daughter with Afrs. Grover Pohwek accompanied him and noted hopes that he could return home early this week.

St. Massie Grover Pohwek Gmiaha Fobaek Mineh Tim

Making Tour of the State

State treasurer candidate Kooning proceeds with the tour across the state. Chief Mayes accompanies the candidate and Steady Shir to accompany the driver on the trip.

T Kooning Mayes Stucy Shir bin Aus

Picnic at Rock Bluffs Party in Missouri River Valley

Roland Sutton and Jamiis, accompanied by his parents Mr and Mrs Wikim Sutten and Kefth Howard, led a party that drove to the roohenauwr Talend in the Missouri River West Sun region for a merry outing with several others.

Roland Sutton Jamiis Bee Wikim Sutten Kefth Howard Roohenauwr Talend Migeouri River West Sun

Day of fishing and amusements ends with fine picnic

A day spent with fishing and other amusements concluded with a very fine picnic dinner at the noon hour, highlighting a wholesome afternoon for participants.

Hoback Files for County Commissioner in Second District

Grover Hoback filed for the office of county commissioner on the Democratic ticket in the second district. He was returning from the hospital in Omaha when he stopped at Plattsmouth to complete the filing.

Grover Hoback Omaha Plattsmourth

Inventive Oil Hopper Exterminator Described

In 1879 a grasshopper plague prompted trials of oil traps and poison bran. Henry Wessell built a galvanized eight foot tank with a back board and wire screen mounted on an auto front. hoppers are sucked into hot oil to kill them. The device, costing about four dollars, aims to rapidly exterminate hoppers in fence rows and weed patches.

Henry Wessell Wessell

Showing Good Improvement in Ill John Wunderlich at Home

John G Wunderlich has shown good improvement after several weeks ill at home and is hopeful to be able to leave bed soon. His daughters Mrs Joseph Knecht of South Bend and Mrs Sadie Schrader have been here assisting in his care.

John G. Wunderlich Joseph FE. Knecht South Bend Sadie Schrader

Davey and Merchants Face Hot Twin Valley Clash Sunday

Davey baseball makes its first city appearance Sunday as it meets the Merchants in a high profile game. Davey leads the Twin Valley loop and the Merchants vie for top honors in the standings, with strong attendance anticipated.

Davey Merchants Velley

Carter Family Visits Omahan for Recovery Progress

Mr and Mrs J J Carter of Omaha visited in town at the Boonberger home over Sunday. They spent time with their daughter Deverly Ann who is on vacation there. Mrs Carter, once severely ill, is showing notable improvement and is progressing toward recovery.

J. J. Carter Omaha L. B. Boonberger Deverly Ann

Cass County Red Cross Holds Annual Meeting

Cass County American Red Cross chapter met at Murdock High School gym with countywide representation. Officers elected: Chairman Miss Augusta Robb, Vice-Chairman Elmer Sundstrom, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. H. A. Tool. A motion picture on safety education was shown. Louisville fire department demonstrated first aid and life-saving. 1939 meeting set for Plattsmouth.

Cass County American Red Cross Murdock High School Augusta Robb Union Elmer Sundstrom Plattsmouth H. A. Tool Louisville Fire Department Red Cross Mlattsemouth

Club Officers Confer At Miss Wolphs Country Home

The Casa County Federation of Women's Clubs held a large meeting at Miss Evelyn Wolphs country home. Delegates from nearly all clubs discussed plans for the county convention at Alvo this fall and heard reports from rural and national Red Cross meetings. Mrs Ray Norris of Weeping Water detailed the Red Cross convention, with support from district president Mrs John Beeton and local officers. Refreshments followed hosted by Mrs G R Eveland and others.

Casa County Federation of Women's Clubs Evelyn Wolph Alvo Mires Dysart Eagie

Has Extensive Trip SOS from Gooding Returns Home

Gooding came home Tuesday evening after a long tour through Missouri Kansas Colorado and Nebraska. He visited Kidder Winston Cameron Junction St Joseph Denver Sidney and Chapman meeting relatives on farms and noting wheat fields and many presshoppers along the route.

Gooding Missour Kansas Colorado Nebraska Kidder and Winston Missouri

Local Residents Visit and Move Through Murray Area

Murray residents and visitors travel between Murray Lincoln Omaha Dunnagan and Ponca as business farm work and road crew changes unfold. George Nickles and wife visit Omaha with friends while A G Disney and the Troop family host guests. Townsfolk and workers prepare for harvest and school year starts as crews relocate to Omaha about September first.

George E. Nickles Omaha Murray Clarence Armstrong John Redden Custer Allen

Wunderlichs Rent Colorado Vacation at Masonite Park

Walter J. Wunderlich and his son Jack left for Masonite Park Colorado to spend the week and next in the cool mountain altitude. They drove out and expect to stay through the coming week.

Colorado Walter J. Wunderlich Jack Masonite Park

Returns Home Much Improved After Illness

Grover Hoback suffered severe abdominal pain and rushed to an Omaha hospital for treatment. Doctors Tyson and Gil ordered care, and after several days he improved enough to go home Monday noon though he remains bedridden to prevent recurrence.

Grover Hoback

Family returns home from Iowa visit

Charles H. Boedeker II traveled to Vinton Iowa last Friday where his wife and their young son had stayed three weeks with her parents Rev and Mrs J C Stewart. They arrived home Sunday evening and Boedeker reports Iowa crops look good with ample rain.

Charles H. Boedeker II Vinton Iowa J. C. Stewart

Has Corn Laid By At 25-30 Acre Farm

Joan S. Vallery told Murray reporters on Monday that he had completed cultivating his 25 to 30 acre corn crop last Saturday and that it looked fine. He expects to begin harvesting his wheat this Thursday and will have it combined.

Joan S. Vallery Murray Man

Visiting Friends in Murray

Mrs. Frank Kunel and daughter Mrs. Frank Felin of Omaha visited Murray last Sunday as guests at Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martis Sr. Kunel is aunt of Mrs. Martis. They also visited Louis Khama and are relatives of the visitors.

Murray Frank Kunel Frank Felin Omaha Joe Martis Kunel Martis Louis Khama

Missouri Pacific Announces Changes in Theft Handling

The Missouri Pacific states it will alter its approach to theft incidents, outlining revised procedures and policies intended to curb pilferage and improve security across operations.

Missouri Pacific

Visiting with Brother Here

Frank Hobscheidt and wife from Los Angeles arrived a few days ago and visited at his brother’s home. John Hobscheidt and family near Murray also visited with the mother and sister. Mrs Mike Hobschidt and Mary Hobscheidt of Plattsmouth were here as well. Frank and family long lived in the west, formerly in Plattsmouth, and found many old friends and many changes.

Frank Hobscheidt Los Angeles John Hobscheidt Murray Mike Hobschidt Mary Hobscheidt Plattsmouth Frank West

Banning Campaign Tour Visits Murray Area

W. G Banning and Stacy Niday visited Murray last Friday to interview citizens about Banning's bid for state treasurer on the Democratic ticket. They then continued west across the state to promote his candidacy and seek support from friends in various sections.

W. GB. Banning Union 2Cc Stacy Niday Murray Banning Mr. Fanning

Murray Christian Aid Society Meets July 6

The Murray Christian aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon July 6 at the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs Will Seybolt Margaret Brendel Mrs Fred Hild and Mrs Major Halt. Mrs Topliff will lead the program. Everyone is invited.

Christian Aid Society Murray Christian Aid Society Will Seybolt Margaret Brendel Fred Hild Major Halt Topliff

Happy Home Makers Meet Highlights 4-H Club

Evonne Delos Dernier led the Happy Home Makers Club in a June meeting with Vice President Marlane Woodard presiding. Betty Petersen demonstrated table setting while Mrs. Everett Spanier taught bed making and comfort protectors. Tea towels were judged with Evonne receiving top honors. Next meeting set for July at Eileen Johnson's home.

Happy Home Makers Evonne Delos Dernier Happy Home Makers Club Marlane Woodard Betty Petersen Everett Spanier Evonne Deles Dernier Eileen Johnson Mary Kathryn Sperer

Rooney with Hollywood Cast at Boys Town

Mickey Rooney and Spencer Tracy join a Hollywood troupe at Boys Town Nebraska for a new film shoot. The boys home west of Omaha hosts the production for ten days with scenes filmed daily. Rooney, known for the Mickey McGuire comedies and the Judge Hardy series, stars in the project.

Mickey Rooney Cass Boys Town Nebraska Finnigan Omaha Spencer Tracy Hollywood Rooney Mickey McGuire

Union Tales Record Local Visits and Births

A parade of residents and visitors gathered in Union with stops in Lincoln Omaha and Plattsmouth for business and social visits. A baby boy blessed Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hathawar while Ralph Pearsley aided a home project. Community members plus Miss Augusta Robb and Mrs. Mary Allison traveled for meetings and family get togethers.

Horace W. Griffin Poor Health Prompt Hospital Care

Horace W. Griffin, in frail health for some time, fell seriously ill Sunday and Monday. Mrs. George Winsett of Portsmouth aided in his care as doctors advised hospital treatment but timing for admission remained uncertain.

Horace W. Griffin Seornace W. Griffin Heaith Sauntay George Winsett Siter Pintsmouth

Family visit at Palmyra ends with injury incident

The visit by Mr and Mrs Elmer Yin and their daughter to Elmer's parents in Palais included Elmers daughter Withe Vickie Jourea. Mrs Withrow suffered a serious fall during the outing, though she is reported to be feeling better now.

Palmyra Elmer Yinrow Daughir Jourgeson Elmer Palais Vickie Jourea Withrow

Union Young Lion Weddell Engagement Report

The notice announces a forthcoming wedding between Clarke and Miss Olive Livesand, with Clarke employed by the Western Coal Company in Nebraska. They will move to Inwood Iowa for work related matters. Friends and family extend congratulations and best wishes.

Union Tarts

Getting Along Hicely Now Tie Two Four Men

Four men involved in a Missouri incident, Rother Faires and Hester Cars, reportedly collided while attempting to crimp lines. Their autos were damaged in the wreck. The group was described as injured but stable, with no fatalities noted.

Rother’ Faires Hester Missouri Vicuml

Country Home Plans Move Ahead Amid Repairs

A resident plans a summer stay at the farm once repairs are finished. Mrs J and family intend to reside there after improvements. The dwelling will be improved to the best condition before use, signaling a return to country living.

Hopi Church Ladies Aid Celebrate Recent Birthdays

The Hopi church ladies aid met in the church bee ment on Wednesday to celebrate birthdays of members who had occurred in the last three months.

Stamps Made to Order Offered at Discounted Price

Advertises custom stamp service with prompt delivery and lower pricing than customers have paid. Mentions possibly to “see us” for stamps.

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